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Erschienen in: Current Infectious Disease Reports 9/2016

01.09.2016 | Pediatric Infectious Diseases (I Brook, Section Editor)

Cryptococcal Disease in HIV-Infected Children

verfasst von: Carol Kao, David L. Goldman

Erschienen in: Current Infectious Disease Reports | Ausgabe 9/2016

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Abstract

Cryptococcus neoformans is an encapsulated fungal pathogen that is remarkable for its tendency to cause meningoencephalitis, especially in patients with AIDS. While disease is less common in children than adults, it remains an important cause of morbidity and mortality among HIV-infected children without access to anti-retroviral therapy. This review highlights recent insights into both the biology and treatment of cryptococcosis with a special emphasis on the pediatric literature.
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Metadaten
Titel
Cryptococcal Disease in HIV-Infected Children
verfasst von
Carol Kao
David L. Goldman
Publikationsdatum
01.09.2016
Verlag
Springer US
Erschienen in
Current Infectious Disease Reports / Ausgabe 9/2016
Print ISSN: 1523-3847
Elektronische ISSN: 1534-3146
DOI
https://doi.org/10.1007/s11908-016-0534-9

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